In the last few decades, the car world has seen seismic changes in consumer tastes. From the traditional box shape saloons reigning supreme, to the awkward stage of MPVs, and now we’re faced with a sea of SUVs. Everything these days seems to be an SUV/crossover of some flavour and distinguishing your vehicle from not… Continue reading The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S: The Pick of the Bunch!
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It’s an AMG Onslaught!
Mercedes-Benz South Africa debuted their new range of AMG SUVs and we attended the local launch to bring you more. By now I’m sure you’ve all heard the news that Mercedes-AMG will introduce a 2.0-litre hybrid engine into their historically bonkers, V8-powered C 63. And while many may have been left dumbstruck at the death… Continue reading It’s an AMG Onslaught!
We Drive the New Mercedes-AMG E53
Is it worthy of the the AMG badge? Alex Shahini reports from the launch at Zwartkops Raceway Mercedes-Benz recently launched the updated version of their top-selling, 5th generation E-Class line-up in early March. Coming in multiple variations including 6 models and 9 derivatives, there is sure to be a style and powertrain for every consumer’s… Continue reading We Drive the New Mercedes-AMG E53
In A Class of Its Own – The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz recently hosted us at their AMG Driving Academy headquarters at Zwartkops Raceway for the launch of their updated 5th-generation E-Class lineup. Alex Shahini spent the day driving the full range. Few other brands have as much of a romantic relationship with the people of Mzansi than Mercedes-Benz. However their local history is ingrained in… Continue reading In A Class of Its Own – The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
New Mercedes-AMG C43
New Mercedes-AMG C43 First Drive For those not in the know, the Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Benz range can become quite confusing. Walk into a dealership and ask for a “fast Mercedes” and you will most likely find yourself presented with a myriad of models and a vast range of numbers – such as 65, 63, 53,… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG C43
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Driven A mid-sized family orientated SUV with 375kW and 700Nm may sound quite preposterous, in fact, it can be likened to those superhuman toddler gymnasts you see on YouTube. At the age of four, their biceps are bigger than their little heads, causing you to ask, “why?” Many may ask the… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S
The Mercedes-AMG GT R sets a very fast lap
The greenest car in the world has just lapped the ‘Green Hell’ in 07:10.9 minutes – that’s what us motoring scribes would call ‘very fast’ and I’m sure you’re all delighted by this news! Many a motoring journalist will bang on about how useless Nurburgring times are to the everyday motorist, and yes that is… Continue reading The Mercedes-AMG GT R sets a very fast lap
Mercedes-Benz/ Mercedes-AMG Zwartkops Launch
Eight months into 2016 and Mercedes-Benz, along with their newly named ‘Mercedes-AMG’ division continue their new-car onslaught, this time with a slew of trendy and rapid two-doors. A delightful event was recently held at Zwartkops raceway where journalists were given the chance to sample Stuttgart’s newest sportscars. SLC Mercedes-Benz recently decided to throw the entire… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz/ Mercedes-AMG Zwartkops Launch